James R. Edwards Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate James R. Edwards of Norwich, New York, whose life came to an end on March 24, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Edwards and Catherine Mahar Edwards; and also Joan Gates. He is survived by: his daughter Vicki; his wife Gin; his children, Keegan Edwards (Brittany), Jude, Penn, Casey Edwards (Christy), Kyle Edwards (Allie), Lennon, Sullivan James, Cameron Edwards and Chloe McElligott (Niclas Wahiquist); his granddaughter Stella; his children, Darcy McElligott, Houston Edwards and Mason Edwards; his sister Janet Loeffler of Norwich, NY; his nephew Rick Loeffler (Joan); his great-nephew Sam; his nephew Aaron Loeffler (Elana); his great-nephews, Aidan and Colin; his great-niece Sabrina; his brother-in-law Don Gates of Oxford, NY; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Kennedy, Mckinley and Sullivan; his nephew Andrew Gates (Stephanie); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Penny and Ollie; his brother-in-law Patrick Schlenker (Vicky) of Milton; his nieces and nephews, PJ Schlenker and Amy Schlenker Kannon; his uncle Walt "Denver" Everetts (Betty); his friends, Rusty Husted, Sam McClure, Vinnie Shaver, Marty Leahy, Charlie Kane, Frank Mirabito, Bob Goodrich and Pete Smith; and also, Kylee Kirby (Bryce), Don, Pat Buehler, Katie Gotham (Brandon), Gabby, Riley, Luke, Kathy (Ted Revoir), Frank, Tom Ryan, Betty Everett Norwalk of Connecticut, Tim Mahar, Barbara Hinkley and Betty Morchex. He is also survived by daughters-in-laws, grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister.

In lieu of flowers, financial contributions in memory of Jim can be made to Norwich Junior Football, c/o Kurt Edwards 149 W Shore Rd, Norwich NY 13815 or Hospice of Chenango County 33 Court Street Norwich NY 13815.